EPS demands transparency from DMK govt

In a recent session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Leader of Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami raised significant concerns regarding the functioning of the current DMK government, referring to it as a “Kuzhu (committee) government.” Palaniswami demanded transparency from the ruling party, urging them to release a white paper detailing the numerous committees established since assuming power and their effectiveness in aiding governance. Palaniswami’s call for transparency comes amid growing skepticism regarding the DMK regime’s utilization of committees, with accusations that they are being formed merely to deflect issues rather than address them. With the DMK government having constituted a total of 52 committees since coming into power, Palaniswami emphasized the need for clarity on their outcomes and the actions taken based on their recommendations. Furthermore, the Leader of Opposition also demanded accountability regarding the Global Investor Meet and the foreign trips undertaken by Chief Minister M K Stalin to attract investments. These requests for transparency underscore the importance of accountability and effective governance in meeting the needs and expectations of the people. In response to Palaniswami’s demands, senior minister and leader of the House Duraimurugan defended the government’s actions, stating that forming committees to address various issues and policies is not unique to the DMK regime but has been a common practice across governments. However, the laughter among legislators on both sides suggests a lingering skepticism regarding the efficacy of these committees and the need for greater transparency. In addition to concerns over committee effectiveness, Palaniswami also criticized the ruling party’s claims of fulfilling 98% of its election promises. He pointed out that, in reality, only 10% of these promises have been implemented to date, leaving a significant portion un